This is a powerful national initiative uniting countless participants to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. Individuals rally family and friends, while businesses building team spirit and creating lifelong memories.
From walking and running to biking, yoga, and more, the Movement is designed to be accessible anywhere. This year, we’re introducing an in-person kickoff event to celebrate together and foster community among those impacted by cancer. Every step supports early detection research and life-saving programs.
On the morning of May 17, 2026, we will gather in person to kick off the Movement at LegaSea Aquarium in Utica, Michigan, thanks to the generous partnership of the LegaSea team.
We’ll begin the morning with a welcome rally in the LegaSea parking lot featuring updates from Sky Foundation, a brief look at the latest pancreatic cancer research, and remarks from community leaders helping move this cause forward.
From there, participants will walk together to Grant Park for a short Movement walk of awareness—honoring loved ones, supporting those currently fighting, and standing together with families impacted by pancreatic cancer. Grant Park has a lot to offer - there are pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, a walking trail and two playgrounds all open to the public. We will have a pavillion at the front of the walk for all to relax and unwind.
After the walk, participants are welcome to continue their day by visiting LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium, experiencing the incredible facility and celebrating the community that makes this Movement possible.
Register by May 1st
If you register for the Kickoff Event by Friday, May 1st, you will recieve a free Sky Movement T Shirt, custom desigend by LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium
Thank you to our Kickoff Partners
Different Ways to Participate
This year, our goal is to raise $50,000 through Sky Movement — enough to fund one full research seed grant.
Sky Foundation specializes in seed funding: early-stage grants that support bold, innovative, and sometimes high-risk research ideas that traditional funding sources often won’t back yet. These projects start with a seed — promising science that needs initial support to generate data and prove potential.
That early investment can launch independent labs, attract millions in NIH funding, and ultimately move discoveries from the bench to the bedside.
Every team, every donation, and every step taken helps plant the next seed for breakthrough pancreatic cancer research.
The Sky Movement is about doing something you enjoy while raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. Your movement can be simple, creative, or deeply personal—it’s about bringing people together around a cause that matters. You’re welcome to celebrate your Movement with us at the May 17 kickoff event at LegaSea, or create your own activity whenever and wherever works best for you—Your Date, Your Way.
Individual or Group Movement Ideas
- An organized walk or bike ride
- Pickleball, volleyball, or basketball tournaments
- Yoga or fitness class
- A game night
- Community gathering or backyard event
- Friendly competition with friends or coworkers
Business Movement Ideas
- Donate a portion of a day’s sales to Sky Foundation
- Host a special event at your business with proceeds benefiting the Movement
- Sell a featured product or item with proceeds donated to the cause
- Organize a workplace fundraising challenge
- Sponsor a team and encourage employees to participate
Whether you gather at the kickoff event or create your own Movement, every action helps raise awareness and fund innovative pancreatic cancer research.